Store-Bought Quilt Hack #1: Make Easy Placemats!
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- čas přidán 30. 01. 2021
- Welcome Shiny, Crafty people! Tim Totten here with sewing projects you can do yourself!
This ridiculously-easy project is part of a new series where we take a store-bought quilt and turn it into easy-to-make projects. Many of these projects are home dec items or great gifts for family and friends.
I don't know if you've priced quilted placemats lately, but you might need a mortgage if you have more than four seats at your dining table! Well, maybe that's too hyperbolic, but seriously, nice quilted placemats can cost $10-30 depending upon design and materials. And the variety available may not fit your decor.
Using a store-bought quilt means that for just a few dollars, you can have a full matching set, along with a number of other great items for your home that creates a cohesive design to your dining and kitchen elements.
To make this easy placemat, you'll need the following:
1 Store-bought quilt (I used a king-size Walmart quilt that cost $29.95)
Cardboard
Scissors or rotary cutter
Straight edge or cutting grid
Binding (either store-bought, or fabric to make it)
Thread
Sewing Machine
The next videos in the series of Store-Bought Quilt Hacks will cover bread baskets, casserole dish covers, runners, storage cases, and more!
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I have just found you! I am 72 and an avid quilter and crafter. I live in Leicester in the UK. Your videos are clear and easy to follow. Thank you. These placemats are wonderful and a great way to use a shop bought bedspread! 😊
Thanks for joining me!
When someone inspires and thinks outside the box, re purposes items, gets a thumbs up. Keep inspiring.
This is the first video demo that I have seen that shows this technique for binding. Thank you. I could never figure it out how exactly to do it. I love this idea of using store bought quilts to do placemats. Lots of other possibilities as well.
Glad it was helpful!
My son-in-law bought a used Tesla and it is awesome. By the way my mother had always said your age is only a number, now that I turned 79 the day after Christmas I totally agree, it’s only a number. Belated happy birthday 🎂🎉 Thank you for all of your great ideas 💡
Mr. Totten, I hope you realize how much I helped you, lol. I agreed every time you showed me, nodded my head for others & you made me laugh because coming from a family of sewers, if any of us 3 kids got into an argument, my mom would say "PUT A PIN IN IT" tellng us to shut up. Thank you for the entertainment as well as the memories. I believe I will be going to W/M tomorrow to start these for our Christmas dinner. You are my favorite!!!
I totally enjoy your CZcams videos. They are interesting, crafty, relatively easy to understand and accomplish, useful and very well detailed/ explained. In 47 days I’ll be 72! You’re just a “baby “. Enjoy your “toy” 😊.
Happy birthday 🎉🎈,
When I first saw this specific quilt being cut I was appalled. Period. But then, I realized I could scatter the quilt (which I do own) throughout my house or take it with me! Now that concept I really love. The quilt has all of my fav colors and designs, plus it is already quilted.. What an idea! You rocked this for sure! Thank you ! You have a new and dedicated subscriber. Sewing machine cover, mixer cover, toaster cover, casserole carrier, and a tote for me. Just love it.
Hi… just came across your channel. I’ve been sewing long that you’re been around… lol. So you’re just a pup! I’m an alteration’s specialist.. mostly bridal & formal wear, but love to repurpose things or just save money. This is a great way to do both!! The color & print,a great choice & like you said, it’s already quilted. I love the sharp corner style but they can be a bugger for newbie sewers… at least many say so. Even though you need bias cut trim, rather than straight edge, slightly rounding the corners might be another option for them. Your idea for a “window” template is a great idea to center & utilize that beautiful print. The placemats will be matching & have a professional look!!! Great job!!
I enjoyed this video....I made a bucket basket from the pioneer woman collection. Came out great....however I like the store bought quilt a better way to go.. terrific idea Tim- margy
Tim my name is Don today I turned 81 don't feel b ad at45 your still young anyway I love the placemat idea you showed also I just bought a sunbeam iron at target same price when you as many years a s I have you go through alot of irons had to tell you that keep up the great work I like your channel don
Thanks Don! Happy birthday!!
how awesome. I would not have thought of this. Thanks so much
Your colors are AMAZING! 😍😍
What a great idea to use quilts for quilted projects. I could make traveling pads for my kitties carriers
Oh wow! Great idea.
I want to make a bean bag chair for my room... now I know what I'm gonna use... so cool!
Love this project. I’ve been binge watching your videos now. I know it’s been a long time since this video was posted, but figured I’d pass on a tip to you. The way to remove the black line off your ruler is to run a dry erase marker over it, then wipe! Goodbye sharpie! Cheers from FL😺
Such a good point!!
Thanks this is beautiful appreciated greatly will use as a school project in the Bahamas you amazing
Enjoy!
Love this!
Thanks Timothy from Australia 🇦🇺 I really appreciate your help and ideas for projects Thanks too for talking with all information. Totally awesome thanks for the inspiration as too love your honesty re making mistakes as I have lost a lot of sewing confidence and love your support that it is ok to make mistakes and they are fixable Beautiful ideas and using other things to make a projects and love your idea of a store brought quilt to make other things with it is so inspiring thanks again for your support and ideas 💡 help thanks Louise much appreciated💙
Great idea!
Thanks Tim this is so pretty I like the idea to not have the same placemats as someone else.
Love the turquoise pattern.
Me too! I’m working with another pattern soon that is from the Pioneer Woman line.
Fantastic. Thank you 😍
I remember my great grandmother doing something like this when I was about 4 years old. She was using a treadle machine and a quilt she bought at a garage sale.
Love your channel!❤❤❤
I just came across your channel and I will definitely be watching you more and. That’s is a great idea for making placemats and a lot cheaper to make thanks for sharing
LOVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ohhhhh, visions of chair back covers and covers for my vitamix and kitchenaid. Plus potholders etc!!! Thank you!
You’re reading my mind! Just wait lol
I’ve never looked at the quilts in WM, I will now. Great ideas!
I love 💘 your sewing space!!
Looking forward to the coordinating bowl cozies and other quilt hacks!
GREAT IDEA! ❤
🥰 Thank You for this video❣️ Great idea👌🏻
Love your placemat you made out of a store bought quilt.Love your teaching skills.Im proud of the classmates collecting money for this man.
Love you all.What great deed you all did.
Ya never know when someone needs help.
Shame on the landlord.
I have a dog who sleeps with me and these are perfect quilts for my bed, durable & inexpensive.
Very smart! Thanks for the great idea!
Dear Mr Totten
I have just discovered your channel and am thrilled. You’re going to allow me to have sew much more time to make quilted items this way. I love the placemats and the curling iron pouches....I have a lot of hair. Sincere thanks
Sandra 🏴🇬🇧🇨🇦
Have fun! Just remember that hot curling irons never ever go into a fabric holder. I should have made that clear in my video.
Very pretty placemat and there is the possibility for plenty more. I like it. Can't wait to see the additional uses for this Wal-Mart bedspread. It sounds like they are all practical and useful. A winner each time. Thank you.
Hi Tim! Phenomenal idea about using a store-bought quilt for placements. You gave me an idea to buy a quilt to make a quilted jacket! 🥰🥰🥰
That’s marvelous!!
Fantasy!!!
Great idea. I never thought of using quilts for placemats. Half the work is already done!
What size of premade quilt are you using?
I've used placemats to make tote bags before, and a clutch bag. At first I thought that he was going to make a quilt out of placemats, lol.
Yes!!!! I'm looking forward to the rest of this series! Thank you!
I’m so looking forward to this series. Love the pre-made quilt idea. Thank you, Tim.
Great ideas
A little step that would help, IMHP, would be to sew the ends on the diagonal. The seams will be less obvious that way. Another comment is that the corners will be less bulky if you fold the corners in so they alternate. What I mean is the on one side the sewn edge goes over the new side and on the back the sewn edge with be under the next side. That distributes the bulk more evenly.
What a clever idea. Love it ! Thankyou for sharing
You are a genius! And the placemat is beautiful.
Great idea. I never thought of it
Thank you for the tip on getting base tape to wraparound corners. I am new to sewing, and today, I made a hot pot pad. I wish I had seen this video prior. You made it so much easier to use bias tape.
Tim-you are awesome!!
Love this idea! Super awesome! I never thought of this quilt idea, but, I did buy some huge Pioneer Woman tablecloths JUST for the massive yardage! My intention is to use to sew aprons, pot holders, place mats etc. For Christmas gifts. Same idea...just a different fabric choice. GMTA!
Love your placemats and appliances cozy! TFS!
What a great idea
Awesome idea, thanks for sharing and am looking forward to the additional info on other projects to sew.
i love what you did here .. it really got my mind to going on the other things you can do with this store bought quilt to make coordinationg item for the kitchen to go with those placemats ... also to make table toppers and throw pillows .. i never had thought of doing this and i thank you for your ideas
i am glad i found your channel
Just so nice!! Nice to meet you Timothy. Great idea!
Quilters call that “window” “fussy cutting”. Love all your presentations
Yes, it’s fun to do. Thanks for the kind words.
I was made aware of the term recently. Mr Gram used to say, "Now we will do a best view cut." 👍
I’m glad to find your videos. As another guy who sews. I’m teaching a retired female friend to sew…this will be great for her. I never thought of repurposing a quilt, but I use scratchy poly blankets from thrift shops for my quilt batting.
Keep up the good work! I’ve never thought gender should keep anyone from learning an important skill.
"my mother's husband?" As in - "Stepdad?" caught my attention - just saying. :) My first time watching this channel - your voice is clear and relaxing to listen to when you sew.
If your mother remarried many years after you became an adult and you have a friendship with the man, without any hint of him ever telling you what to do or being a father to you, would you call him your stepdad? I call him Joe. It works.
Wonderful tutorial. Looking forward to more in this series.
Yes, and the leftovers for kitchen gloves.
Wow! Great idea using already made $25 quilted bed spread to make placemats! Thank you! 🥰
Great and economical to buy the quilt for fabric
O.M.G. What a super smart idea. I found you by accident and am SOOOOOOO GLAD I DID.
I made curtains out of this same quilt, I even bought another one to make pillows lol
Tim - I love this tutorial. I think investing in some Wonder Clips would help, and may avoid some pin sticks. 😊
I have that quilt on my bed. Love the colors in it.
You probably dont give a shit but if you are stoned like me atm then you can stream all the new series on InstaFlixxer. I've been binge watching with my gf for the last months xD
@Lincoln Amari Yup, I have been watching on InstaFlixxer for since november myself :D
@Lincoln Amari Yup, I have been watching on InstaFlixxer for months myself =)
@Lincoln Amari Yea, been watching on InstaFlixxer for years myself :D
@Lincoln Amari Yup, been using InstaFlixxer for since december myself =)
This is the first video I see of yours. I’m glad I’m not alone in shopping for fabric, I love those colors so I must look for it. Great job. Enjoyed your instruction clear and easy. God bless you
I love your detailed tutorial! Tfs you are awesome 👌
Great idea to use a quilt. Thank you.
Just subscribed because of this! Genious! 😍😍😍
My next video in this series will be out in about a week. No spoilers, except to say it will keep an appliance cozy and toasty. Lol
Great idea !
Also great for making some accent pillows / pillow cases.
Maybe buying 2 quilts, one for bed one to make accessories, such as accent pillows, window treatment, matching pet bed / basket, coaster for water / drinks during the night etc.
Thank you for sharing !
Great idea!
Discovered you a few days ago, when one of your videos popped up in my feed. I've been checking out your channel since, this video put me over the top, I sew alot, but never thought to use a bed quilt from Walmart for placemats, very ingenious!! I've made dog & cat quilts for my local shelter from them, just never thought to use them for much anything else. I like your channel content, so therefore, I'm a new subscriber. 😊
What a great idea for rescue shelters! Thank you! Now I know what to do with my older inexpensive quilts.
Wow!! Got that corner!!
Loved this!!! Thanks!
Just watched your video ...love it .your so neat n tidy perfectionist XXX
Such a fun idea! Placemats, table runner, hot pads, the ideas are endless! I literally said "your hand is blocking the view" right as you put the text up. Looking forward to the next video. Much love from Houston! 💛
Love your videos. I really appreciate the volume is better than any other
I love this! Thanks!
Sew awesome ❤it!
That is beautiful fabric! I would round the corners off with a coffee cup so that I wouldn't have to do the corners. That would also be beautiful with a Navy, rose or Burgandy binding. Cool project!!
Great idea!
I use chopping mats from the dollar tree for my templates you can see thru them so I can fussy cut my pattern and also if you need it larger I just take box tape and tape them together. I usw a sharpie to write on my patterns from chop mats it works awesome to mark certain placements and name pattern piece.
I do the same thing & use for my dolls & bear sewing patterns
Was thinking the same thing, Evelyn. Sturdy, yet not too opaque and you get two in a pack! Cheryl from AZ
@@rochestermanagementservice6082 yes I have used them for some time for my bib, and purse patterns that way I can store them in a flat box and they don't take up too much room like cardboard.
@@angelasmith7139 I make memory bears and pillows bibs and burp cloths and the chopping mats are perfect for that I do use a large ziploc bag for storing my patterns with parts, You can also write on the chopping mat pattern with a sharpie and after it drys it stays until you use alcohol to remove
What a great idea! I have 4 in my kitchen I have never used. I am getting my hole punch to corner punch a hole to hang them on my pegboard sewing wall. Thank you!
If you go to a home improvement store they'll cut plexiglass for you. You could get a piece cut to your exact size. That way you can see thru it & use it as a "ruler" then just cut around the template. Use the smaller pieces that are left to make matching mug rugs.
Great idea!!
My Lowes doesn’t cut plexiglass anymore. Ace Hardware does, but they are not 100% accurate.
Cool idea!
I’m a new viewer. Really like your posts. Clear views, good explanations and nice detail as you talk about the projects.
Great ideas!! Looking forward to this series! Thanks for sharing.
wow! Great tip, thanks, and I look forward to more in this series.
Ingenious!!!!👍
Just found this same exact quilt at wal-mart for $19.97 - queen size.....we'll see if it's in stock, I'm ordering it . :-) Even if you only get 4 placemats out of it because of the pattern which would be minimal - that's $5.00/each! You couldn't get any fabric for less - fabric plus batting plus backing - no way! What a great idea! Thank you Mr. Tim! (or even 6 placemats = $3.50/each!)
Great plan! I bought the king size, hence the higher price. But it’s all the same fabric so go for it!
Cleaver tip. Can’t wait to do this.
That was great idea
Thank you for your great tutorials. Just a thought, you have miles of binding around the edge of the Quilt, a little unpicking and it's ready to use again. :)
Hey, don’t try to make my job easier! Lol
I sense Miles of unpicking haha good idea tho
Love your videos you are a great teacher.Thanks for sharing.
Pretty quilt. Great idea for placemats!
Thanks Tim what a great idea. I will look forward to watching more videos from you and if I get over in your neighborhood will stop in and say hello.
Timothy, I get free cardboard at Costco. There is great cardboard stacked under the paper towels and the toilet paper. If there is one loose to get, I just roll it up and put it in my cart.
Such a good tip! Thanks!!
Loving the replay ❤
Great idea and great video; can't wait to see what else you'll make from quilted bedspreads. Thanks!
Great lesson. I need a huge table like yours.
I just came across your you tube video and Iove it, my mother used to make her own binding, I also do the same. Love it. Thank you so much
This is a fabulous idea.
What a great idea! I’m going to try this soon. I guess that means I’ll need to invite someone over for dinner to show them off. Thanks for sharing this wonderful idea!
Great tutorial. Your awesome!!! Thank you
I love the binding color you chose to go with your placemat.